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Pop Filter Hot Pick: Three generations of Irish women tell stories in City Theatre's Little Gem

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Emotional turmoil, moving monologues and plenty of Dublin slang converge as three generations of Irish women tell their version of the most tumultuous year of their lives in Little Gem. Marking City Theatre's first time working with award-winning Irish playwright Elaine Murphy, Little Gem will draw you in via stories told by its courageous hardworking women.

5 Pittsburgh crafters

Nick Keppler Wednesday, March 20, 2013
From boat and soap makers to artisans who craft lamps and arcade games, here are a few of the more unusual local DIY practitioners to watch in Pittsburgh.  

Q&A: Kacey Wherley, TEDxGrandviewAve

Tracy Certo Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Pittsburgh now offers several local TEDx events, from TEDxCMU to TEDxPittsburgh. After a successful debut downtown, we caught up with the person who got TEDxGrandviewAve together and got the inside scoop. What does it take to pull one off and what's next for this one?

How to film a music documentary in Mongolia

Lauren Knapp Wednesday, March 20, 2013
It's a great story of a courageous young woman entering a new country cold to research rock bands and a lesson on how to get connected anywhere. Read the story, then see the outstanding trailer.

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Weekend of Public Art features performances, workshops, tours and more

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The first of its kind Weekend of Public Art ushers in a new era of activated spaces and places in Downtown Pittsburgh. Zany Umbrella Circus rolls into town with a tent and bus in Market Square, the Sisters of the Lattice transform a parking lot into a performance venue and more--and you're invited to be a part of it all.

The best milkshakes in Pittsburgh

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, March 13, 2013
You'll gain weight just reading about the mouthwatering milkshakes to be found around Pittsburgh, from the the salty caramel shake to the chocolate raspberry truffle and the very trendy red velvet shake. How to decide? We aim to help.

Pop Star: Gisele Fetterman

Tracy Certo Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Meet Gisele Fetterman, the real deal in Braddock who's giving her famous mayor husband a run for the money. From opening The Free Store, a shipping container filled with donated goods to adding a DIY bike shop and signage project, both coming soon, the native Brazilian is making a big difference.

Could be the biggest ever welcome dinner in Pittsburgh

Tracy Certo Wednesday, March 13, 2013
In what might be the biggest welcome dinner ever for newcomers, several groups have teamed up to host home dinners, all on one night, for those new to Pittsburgh. Care to join us?

Pop Filter Hot Pick: City Theatre presents the world premiere of Daniel Beaty's Breath & Imagination

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The remarkable life of vocalist Roland Hayes--the first African-American male concert artist to receive worldwide success--comes to life in City Theatre's Breath & Imagination, a moving production of traditional spirituals, classical music and original songs.

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Quantum Theatre's Q Ball at Bakery Square

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Setting up shop in Bakery Square, Quantum Theatre rewrites the book on the annual fundraiser with this weekend's Q Ball on Saturday, March 9th. Labyrinths, libations and lots of local musical talent--not to mention the chance to bid on an insider’s New York art weekend--make for one theatrical party.

Pittsburgh and beyond: How anchor institutions are shaping our cities

Lee Chilcothe Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Oakland has long been a hub of commerce and spinoffs due to the concentration of universities, hospitals and research centers. Now the influence of these anchor institutions' is being felt in many other neighborhoods. We take a look at what's  happening in other cities, as well as Pittsburgh, as public-private partnerships increase and neighbors are getting more of a say in the shaping of their communities.

How to get connected to Pittsburgh

Nichole Huff Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Want to meet more people and get better connected in your city? Here's an informal guide to get you started, from finding events you'll enjoy to networking to help your career and helpful tips along the way.

Photo Slide Show: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre students get their first pointe shoes

Brian Cohen Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Once a year, a new group of young students at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre earn their first ever pair of pointe shoes. In a sweet and touching slide show, our photographer captured the special moment.

Innovators in Pittsburgh education

Marty Levine Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Meet the innovative people who are launching big, bold ideas that are changing the face of education in Pittsburgh, from fighting inequity to preventing gun violence to making teachers more effective.

Pop Star: Kate Stoltzfus of CreativeMornings and Yinzpiration

Ben Schmitt Wednesday, February 27, 2013
When a group decided to form a local chapter of CreativeMornings, they tapped Kate Stolzfus--"one of our city's most dedicated champions"--to lead the event series. She's the blogger behind Yinzpiration, where she's on a quest to interview 100 inspiring Pittsburghers before her 30th birthday.
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